EU seeks to introduce in new GWP rules
The figure indicates the greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire life-cycle of a building, including production and transport of construction materials, on-site activitie...
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European Assessment Document marks major milestone for low-carbon cement technologies in Europe
The publication of the new European Assessment Document (EAD) on blended cements has been welcomed by Ecocem , as the company sees the publication as a major milestone for the c...
Fire at Cementos Alfa plant
A fire broke out shortly before 20h on 15 September at the alternative fuel storage next to the kiln at the Cementos Alfa plant in Mataporquera , Spain. Firefighters from the Ca...
European heatwave spurs new priorities in building design
This shift is driving a renewed interest in passive cooling, fire-safe and climate conscious roof light solutions as well as material choices. To reduce the need for air conditi...
Vicat reports consolidated sales of EUR1885m in 1H25
Vicat reported 1H25 net sales fell 2.7 per cent as reported and 0.2 per cent like-for-like (LfL) due to a slowdown in USA, India and Africa. Consolidated sales totalled EUR1885m...
Cemex reports 6% revenue decrease in 1H25
Cemex posted a five per cent decline in sales to US$4126m in the 2Q25 from US$4357m in the 2Q24. On a like-for-like (LfL) basis the decrease was four per cent. Operating EBITDA ...
EBRD invests US$50m in Cimko decarbonisation project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing US$50m in a Eurobond issued by Çimko Cimento ve Beton Sanayi, a joint stock company incorporated in Türk...
How a Decarbonisation Bank can support a net-zero European cement Industry
By Jan Theulen, director CCUS business development & partnership, Heidelberg Materials AG, Germany. The cement industry has come a long way in reducing its carbon intensity, and...
Buzzi SpA posts cement deliveries of 26.4Mt in 2024
In 2024 Buzzi’s cement sales on a like-for-like (LfL) basis at consolidated level would have declined due to subdued demand growth in most reference markets, except for Poland a...
Clean Industrial Deal sets pace for Europe's industrial decarbonisation
This week the EU Commission's President, Ursula von der Leyden, released the EU Clean Industrial Deal (CID). Its impact on the European cement sector will be significant, as it ...